Abstract :
The author builds on the position that "knowledge is power," with particular reference to knowledge providing the basis for competitive action. This book is written to be useful in teaching and research. It is divided into two sections: the first presents the theory and the second presents a set of illustrative case studies that show how the theory is manifested. The 30 knowledge-flow principles are enumerated at the start, explained in the overview, developed in detail and, finally, repeated in the summary. The book is well written, providing both brief summaries of the principles and well-formulated development of the meaning and application of these principles. The book\´s audience includes academic researchers and teachers in knowledge engineering and communications, as well as those developing systems that support or require knowledge management.